4. A pulley block containing several sheaves. Knight.

Muf"fler (?), n. 1. Anything used in muffling; esp., a scarf for

protecting the head and neck in cold weather; a tippet.

Fortune is painted blind, with a muffler above her eyes.

Shak.

2. (Mus.) A cushion for terminating or softening a note made by a

stringed instrument with a keyboard.

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